Linear Gauges (Dials & Gauges Blockset)

Display input value on a line

Description

Blocks in the Linear Gauges library show their input value graphically on a scale that lies along a line. If the input value is greater than the scale's maximum or less than the scale's minimum, then the block displays the maximum or mininum value, respectively. To learn how to use and customize blocks in this library, see Linear Gauges.

Note Blocks in this library can display multiple pointers. The Multiple Scales block displays multiple pointers by default. To learn how to control multiple pointers simultaneously, see Controlling Multiple Graphical Elements.

Blocks in the Library

The blocks in the Linear Gauges library are

Generic Linear Gauge
Min-Max Thermometer
Mixer
Mixer Scale
Multiple Scales

Dialog Box

The ActiveX Control Properties dialog box governs the appearance and functionality of the ActiveX control that is embedded in the block. The table below lists the panels of the ActiveX Control Properties dialog box.

Panel
Purpose

Background
Configure the background and outline of the block

Bands
Display linear or rectangular regions along the block's scale

Captions
Display annotations on the block

Digital
Display the numerical value corresponding to the pointer

Fonts
Define text styles (The Captions, Digital, and Ticks panels use the FontID property to reference the styles defined here.)

Library
Refer to property settings as a named collection

Pointers
Display one or more pointers on the block (The Digital panel uses the PointerID property to reference the pointers defined here.)

Scales
Define the ranges and locations of values displayed on the block (The Bands, Pointers, and Ticks panels use the ScaleID property to reference the ranges defined here.)

Ticks
Display markers and/or numbers at intervals along the scale

Panel	Purpose
Background	Configure the background and outline of the block
Bands	Display linear or rectangular regions along the block's scale
Captions	Display annotations on the block
Digital	Display the numerical value corresponding to the pointer
Fonts	Define text styles (The Captions, Digital, and Ticks panels use the FontID property to reference the styles defined here.)
Library	Refer to property settings as a named collection
Pointers	Display one or more pointers on the block (The Digital panel uses the PointerID property to reference the pointers defined here.)
Scales	Define the ranges and locations of values displayed on the block (The Bands, Pointers, and Ticks panels use the ScaleID property to reference the ranges defined here.)
Ticks	Display markers and/or numbers at intervals along the scale

The Block Parameters dialog box governs the interaction between Simulink and the ActiveX control embedded in the block. See Summary of Dialog Box Fields and Check Boxes for details.

LEDs Numeric Displays